November 2010 Notable Toys — Vehicles - Riding

Wheely Bugs are hand-crafted ride-on toys that go backwards, forwards, sideways and in circles. They provide free movement so children can be entertained while developing gross motor skills.

Promising a “great ride with that ‘drifting’ and ‘spinning’ sensation," this four-wheeled riding vehicle lets kids slide through corners or make fast 180-degree rotations.

The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe features a removable floor and handle on the back for parent-controlled push rides, and comes with a high seat back and storage in the rear, plus a driver's door that opens and closes. This ride-on features an updated look to celebrate the Cozy Coupe's 30th anniversary.
 — As of 9.13.2010, this product had 4.75 out of 5 stars from 220 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as a top-rated toddler toy. PROS: Entertaining. CONS: Can be difficult to assemble.

Pewi is an innovative walker/ride-on for the toddler market. Designed for children as young as nine months old, and as a child grows with the Pewi, it transitions into a foot to floor ride-on. With specially designed caster wheels, the Pewi ensures a quiet smooth ride that is suitable for indoor and outdoor play. As a ride-on a child can easily move the Pewi in any direction. The Pewi is designed to help develop early stage balance and motor skills. For ages 9-24 months. Available in 3 colors – Red, Pink and Blue.
— Michael Ziegenhagen, owner of Playmatters in Avon, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a March 2014 survey that the Pewi was a best-selling outdoor toy.

Wishbone Bike is a three-in-one trike-bike aimed at babies and toddlers ages 1 to 5. Wishbone Bike is designed to teach the youngest toddlers to ride a bike; they learn step by step, skill-by-skill how to ride, starting with walking, steering, braking, coasting and on to balancing and riding off-road. Wishbone Bike aims to foster independence and an active lifestyle for toddlers and their families. Awards: TIME Magazine 2009 Design 100 Product; 2009 JPMA Innovation Award Top 10 Products; Baby Wereld 2009 Best Baby Toy in the Netherlands

The original YBIKE features design, quality and attention to safety designed to make it an ideal first bicycle for toddlers. Its unique design enables toddlers to meet the challenge of independently riding a bike. Features include an extended front fork angle to allow for safe turning, and two closely aligned rear wheels to help with balance but still allow a child to lean from side to side while turning. It also offers high ground clearance to ensure safety regardless of terrain and large wheels for safe riding on uneven surfaces. YBIKE is made of high quality, smooth, durable injection molded plastic and comes in four vibrant colors.
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award; 2010 Oppenheim Gold Seal Toy of the Year Award; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year Award; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year in Bikes and Ride-on Category
— Glisyn Lewis Jarrells, manager of Imaginations Toy & Furniture in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a March 2013 survey that they sell around 10 Ybikes during the warm-weather months.

A blend between the T8-08 and the T78 air, it features the T8 style handlebars, black painted machined rims, animal free leather hand grips, upgraded brake cables, aluminum brake levers, bolted aluminum stem, and black foot decks. Available in two colors (green and pink).

Gyrowheel is a revolutionary front wheel for children’s bikes that is designed to be a better solution than traditional training wheels. It senses unbalanced biking and re-centers the bike underneath the rider’s weight at the point when tipping starts to occur. "This is the only product that teaches correct riding technique," Gyrobike CEO Daniella Reichstetter told TDmonthly.
Awards: TDmonthly Toy Fair 2010 Top 20 Products; Wired Magazine 10 Hottest New Bike Gadgets

Gyrowheel is a revolutionary front wheel for children’s bikes that is designed to be a better solution than traditional training wheels. It senses unbalanced biking and re-centers the bike underneath the rider’s weight at the point when tipping starts to occur. "This is the only product that teaches correct riding technique," Gyrobike CEO Daniella Reichstetter told TDmonthly.
Awards: TDmonthly Toy Fair 2010 Top 20 Products; Wired Magazine 10 Hottest New Bike Gadgets